An indwelling urinary catheter was inserted into the bladder of an elderly male due to urinary symptoms during the admission. A day before discharge, a nurse receives an order to remove the client's urinary catheter. The nurse pulls out the catheter without first deflating the balloon that anchors it inside the bladder. The client complains of severe pain. Examination and tests reveal damaged internal structures. The nurse will be most likely charged with:
A)Negligence
B)Malpractice
C)Misdemeanor
D)Defamation of character

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The nurse will be most likely charged with malpractice. Malpractice is present when a nurse commits an act of negligence when performing of one of his or her responsibilities. A nurse can be charged with malpractice if s/he had a professional duty toward the client receiving the care. Negligence is the act of doing or refraining from doing something that any reasonable health care professional would do in the same situation. A misdemeanor is a crime lesser than felony and is punished by imprisonment of less than a year. Defamation of character occurs when a nurse writes or speaks something that can damage another person's reputation.

An Indwelling Urinary Catheter Was Inserted into the Bladder of an Elderly